Tales of Toys chords by Michael Allen Harrison

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Verse 1
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For every toy we put
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into its proper place,
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one of us has to tell a story.
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Any kind of story?
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Any kind. Let's see.
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Ah, and who are you?
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Timothy the Lion,
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that's my name.
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Circus performers, my claim to fame.
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I didn't like it that much is true.
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A mouse was my saviour,
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the rope she did chew.
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Now freedom was mine
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with a joy and elation.
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We went to Siberia
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for a tropical vacation.
Sure! Oooh!
Toasty!
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Every toy has a tale to tell
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And the tales are filled with joys
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If you've tales to tell
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And you tell tales well
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Then tell me a tale of toys
And who are you?
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I sailed the oceans
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when the world was flat
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Searching for India, imagine that!
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Then a gale did blow
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when I was lost at sea
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Until I found Skin Horse under a tree!
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He hopped on board, so glad to be found
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And we sailed till we discovered
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The world was round!
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Was this with Christopher Columbus?
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Why yes, with my sister ships,
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the Nina, the Penta,
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and the Santa Maria,
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and me, Senorita Sailboat.
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Ah, buenos noches, Senorita. Si.
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Every toy has a tale to tell,
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and the tales are filled with joys.
If you've tales to tell,
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let me tell tales well,
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then tell me a tale of toys.
Toys to snuggle with,
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toys to share secrets with, tell stories.
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Tell me China Dog's story.
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Now where is China Dog?
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China Dog, where are you?